Senior Backend Engineer
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team and help build our identity verification infrastructure. You'll work on designing and implementing high-performance, secure APIs and services.
At IDSentric, we're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team and help build the future of digital identity verification. This role is critical to our mission of creating secure, scalable, and compliant identity verification solutions for businesses worldwide.
The Role
As a Senior Backend Engineer at IDSentric, you will:
- Design, build and maintain high-performance, reliable and secure backend services and APIs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define feature specifications and build solutions
- Optimize existing systems for maximum speed and scalability
- Implement robust security practices throughout our infrastructure
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices
- Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality
The Impact You'll Have
As a key member of our engineering team, you'll have a direct impact on:
- Building the foundation of our identity verification platform used by millions of users
- Creating secure systems that protect sensitive user data while maintaining compliance
- Developing scalable infrastructure that can handle our rapid global growth
- Establishing engineering standards and best practices for our growing team
- Mentoring and growing other engineers on the team
Your Day-to-Day
A typical day as a Senior Backend Engineer at IDSentric might include:
- Participating in agile ceremonies like daily stand-ups and sprint planning
- Writing clean, well-documented, and well-tested code for new features
- Reviewing pull requests and providing constructive feedback
- Collaborating with product managers and designers on feature specifications
- Troubleshooting and resolving complex backend issues
- Researching and evaluating new technologies to improve our stack
- Mentoring junior team members and pair programming when needed
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience with backend development
- Strong knowledge of Node.js, Python, or Go
- Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
- Understanding of security best practices
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
- Understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)
Nice to Have
- Experience with identity verification or fintech products
- Knowledge of cryptography and secure communication protocols
- Experience with regulatory compliance (GDPR, KYC, AML)
- Contributions to open source projects
- Experience with real-time communication systems
Our Technology Stack
Our current stack includes:
- Node.js and TypeScript for backend services
- React and Next.js for frontend applications
- PostgreSQL and MongoDB for data storage
- Redis for caching
- AWS for cloud infrastructure
- Docker and Kubernetes for containerization
- GitHub Actions for CI/CD
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Remote-first work environment with flexible hours
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Annual learning and development stipend
- Regular team retreats and company events
- Home office setup allowance
- Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing startup
Ready to Join Our Team?
Apply now and be part of a team that's revolutionizing digital identity verification.